If you are a working parent, finding a way to take care of your children can be extremely difficult. Whether you are working the 9-5 shift that many Americans are familiar with, a graveyard shift, or a swing shift, you are providing for your children financially. Financially caring for your family is extremely important, but your children still need other forms of love and care. It is critical for children to have a safe, stable environment to live in. Additionally, they need to have sufficient food and water to meet their needs. Safety and nutrition are two basic things that children need to survive.

Temporal things aside, children must have trusting relationships with the adults around them. They also need to have ample opportunities to develop learning skills and speaking skills so that they can begin to effectively communicate with the other individuals in their life. If you are working full-time, it can be overwhelming to have all of the responsibilities of being a parent piled on top of various work responsibilities and financial responsibilities. Many types of childcare are available to working parents, but oftentimes these options are too expensive or require asking other family members for help—which can cause additional familial tension. 

Searching for a daily babysitter can be a difficult task involving wage battles, background checks, and safety concerns. Involving a family member can lead to additional stress or lack of availability due to prior commitments. While opting for a family member's help or hiring a babysitter seem like excellent options because they are more budget-friendly, sending your child to a daycare center or a childcare center can be extremely beneficial in many ways.

Employees at daycare centers are often CPR certified, which ensures that your child will be safer in the event of a choking incident. You do not have to worry about negotiating wages with the childcare employees as their wages are predetermined by their employer. Additionally, the childcare center is responsible for scheduling their employees and providing a fun, safe environment for your children. Although it can be an emotional decision to enroll your children in a daycare center, your children will have countless opportunities to grow and learn while they make friends. Sending your children to a daycare or childcare center will empower you to stay in the workforce and financially provide for your family, while your children will be able to be in a safe, educational environment.